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Holz Elementary special needs abuse cases settled for nearly $12 million
CHARLESTON – A nearly $12 million agreement has been reached to settle seven civil lawsuits regarding abuse of special needs students at a Kanawha County elementary school.
Morrisey joins other AGs supporting passage of federal bill to stop California pork proposition
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined an alliance of 16 states that support the passage of federal legislation to prevent a California law to affect agricultural trade in other states.
12 apply for Kanawha Circuit Court seat left open by Bloom's retirement
CHARLESTON – A dozen people have applied for the open seat on the Kanawha Circuit Court left by the retirement of Circuit Judge Duke Bloom.
Dunbar settles fatal police brutality civil suit for $2 million
CHARLESTON – The City of Dunbar has agreed to settle a fatal police brutality civil lawsuit with the estate of a man who was killed while in custody.
Moore applauds S&P Global's decision to ditch ESG credit rating scores
CHARLESTON – West Virginia State Treasurer Riley Moore has praised S&P Global Ratings for its recent decision to discontinue issuing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) credit indicators as part of its ratings analyses.
Morrisey leads letter critical of EPA’s proposed new rule on power plants
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a coalition of 21 states opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed new rule on existing coal-, natural gas- and oil-fired power plants.
Couple blames West Virginia American Water for costly 18-month leak
CHARLESTON – A Charleston couple blames West Virginia-American Water for a pipe leak that caused hundreds of thousands of dollars of damage to their home and property.
ICA once again criticizes Kanawha Family Court judge
CHARLESTON – The state Intermediate Court of Appeals recently issued another memorandum decision critical of a Kanawha Family Court judge for how she handled a contempt order in a child custody dispute.
Family of man killed along I-81 sues State Police
CHARLESTON – A man has sued the West Virginia State Police, saying State Troopers unlawfully detained and killed his father earlier this year in an incident that has garnered national attention.
Justice, company ordered to pay $3.5 million to satisfy bank loan
CHARLESTON – A circuit judge has ordered Gov. Jim Justice and one of his companies to pay more than $3.5 million to a bank to take care of three loans that were not fully paid.
Morrisey leads brief asking U.S. Supreme Court to examine Chevron doctrine
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a coalition of 27 states in a brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overrule – or at least clarify — the doctrine known as Chevron deference.
Student says former Putnam teacher groomed, sexually assaulted her
WINFIELD – A former student says a former Buffalo High School teacher groomed her and sexually assaulted her.
Judge gives defendants more time after plaintiffs change gas royalty class four years into litigation
WHEELING – A federal judge has given the defendants in a natural gas royalties case a little more time to fulfill discovery requests after the plaintiffs changed the proposed class four years after filing the original complaint.
Quick action by Secretary of State officials thwarted illegal company takeover
CHARLESTON – An official in the West Virginia Secretary of State’s office says there were red flags when a man came into his office earlier this year and allegedly tried to illegally wrestle control of a mining company from its proper owner.
Jury sides with Australian coal operator in $1M contract dispute
WELCH – A McDowell County jury has ruled in favor the owner of a coal company after a contractor had accused him of not paying nearly $1 million for services.
Board recommends reprimand for family court judge who is now retiring at end of '23
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Hearing Board recommends a second Eastern Panhandle family court judge be reprimanded for violations of three rules of the Code of Judicial Conduct.
Estate blames PrimeCare for poor care that led to man's jail suicide
CHARLESTON – The estate of a Mercer County man blames inadequate healthcare for his suicide while incarcerated.
McCuskey exits governor's race, now running for AG
CHARLESTON – State Auditor J.B. McCuskey has dropped out of the race to be West Virginia’s next governor. Now, he plans to run for state Attorney General.
AG’s office files brief supporting restart of Mountain Valley Pipeline
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s has filed a brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take action to restart construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline.
Wheeling attorney faces three counts of violating rules of conduct
CHARLESTON – A Wheeling attorney has been charged with three counts of violating the rules of conduct for attorneys.